(Melanie Savage) Some of the components of glass are displayed at the Museum on Connecticut Glass on June 17, during one of several Open House events planned for the warmer months of the year.

Brody Raymond has his photo taken with his Siamese cat, Mia, and Santa at a fundraiser for the Colchester Dog Park held at the Colchester Fish and Game Club on November 25. (Melanie Savage) ...

(Melanie Savage) Soon, the couple expect to have a brick-and-mortar location in Old Wethersfield, although they’d love to continue participating in events such as Market Day, as well.

(Melanie Savage) “We’re trying to do some guided hikes, do some invasive species removal,” said Frank, noting that the group has begun trying to get the public more involved.

Folks stand in line on a rainy Saturday morning, before the grand opening of the newest location of Haven Hot Chicken, in Storrs, on November 18. (Melanie Savage) ...

Looking on is workshop participant, Hannah Fiducia. (Melanie Savage) Hiskes didn’t have to go far to identify her first invasive species – it was everywhere along the preserve’s walking path.

Link Diwan works on an item at the recent Repair Cafe held at Willimantic's First Congregational Church (Melanie Savage) Visitors to the Repair Café also had their own reasons for attending.

(Melanie Savage) Sherman the opossum greets visitors at Horizon Wings on May 13, during the rehab and rescue facility's annual Open House event.

(Melanie Savage) The Bonnie Jacobson Trio performed at the June 3 Hebron Farmers' and Artisan Market. Shown are Jacobson and guitarist Joe Gilbert. MIssing from the photo is Mark Znardi. (Melanie ...

Mackenzie Purdell is introduced with the Hale Ray volleyball team, before the start of a game against East Hampton on October 6. (Melanie Savage) ...

Hebron resident Lindsey Pasquale speaks at a Hebron Small Town Pride event held at the Douglas Library on June 30. (Melanie Savage) ...

(Melanie Savage) Isabella, age 5, checks out the parts of a flower up close and personal, during a pollinator event at Blue Slope Farm and Country Museum on April 29.